Why is guar gum added to cosmetics?

Guar gum, as a multifunctional natural plant gum, is widely used in the cosmetics industry and is an important component of cosmetics. 

Guar gum mainly has the functions of thickening, moisturizing, antibacterial, enhancing stability, and protecting the skin in cosmetics. 

Let me introduce it to you in detail below.

● Thickening property: Guar gum has excellent thickening properties, which can enhance the texture of products, such as increasing 

the smoothness of emulsions and creams, making them easy to apply, absorb, and rinse during daily skincare, thereby improving the

 user experience of the products.

● Excellent hydration effect: Guar gum can form a protective layer on the skin surface, helping to improve dry skin, maintain skin 

moisture, and skin softness.

● Antibacterial: Guar gum can inhibit the growth of bacteria, protect the skin from external environmental damage, and delay aging.

● Enhancing the stability of cosmetics:  Guar gum can effectively combine various components in cosmetics, enhancing the product's 

stability, improving the product's quality, and extending the shelf life.

● Reduce skin damage: As a natural plant gum, guar gum is milder and safer compared to general chemical additives, and it can 

regulate the pH value of cosmetics, reducing the irritation of cosmetics, suitable for all skin types.